April 04, 2023
Kenya: DR Congo - Nairobi Process Making Progress, Says Kenyatta
The Nairobi Process on the restoration of peace and stability in eastern DR Congo which was initiated, in early 2022, by former Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, and Congolese… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Begin Withdrawal From Bunagana
The M23 rebels have started withdrawing from Bunagana, a key town which fell in the hands of the rebels in June 2022. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Deploys More Troops to DR Congo
The South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) on Monday, April 3, sent more troops to eastern DR Congo to reinforce the East African Community regional force. Read more »
Rwanda: Ruto Commends Rwanda's Role in Solving DR Congo Security Crisis
President William Ruto of Kenya has commended President Paul Kagame and Rwanda for the 'invaluable' understanding and contribution in resolving the security crisis in eastern DR… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Rwanda: U.S. Calls Out DR Congo for Collaborating With FDLR Genocidal Militia
The United States has condemned the continued collaboration between DR Congo's armed forces (FARDC) and the FDLR, a terrorist group composed of remnants of those who committed the… Read more »
March 26, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Qualify for 2023 Women's Afrobasket Finals
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday night booked their ticket to the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket finals due in Kigali from July 26 to August 6 at BK Arena. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda 'Very Concerned' Over Possible Genocide in Kivu - Biruta
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Biruta, has said that some international actors are adamant and don't want to recognise the eminent Genocide against… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Rwanda: In Kinshasa, Macron Only Said the Obvious
French President Emmanuel Macron over the weekend emphasized the need for Congolese authorities to look within for solutions to their security challenges, especially in the… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Rwanda: DR Congo Soldier Fires at RDF, Killed
A soldier of the Congolese army (FARDC) crossed over from the DR Congo and shot at RDF soldiers manning the common border between Grande Barrière and Petite Barrière… Read more »
Burundi: Burundi Confirms Plan to Deploy Troops to Eastern DR Congo
Burundi will deploy troops to the East African Regional Force in eastern DR Congo, on March 4, in line with the roadmap set by the EAC military chiefs on February 9, in Nairobi,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Situation in Eastern DR Congo a Major Human Rights Challenge - Biruta
The situation in eastern DR Congo is a major human rights challenge for the international community, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Vincent… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Do Not Look for Culprits Outside Your Country - Macron to Leaders
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, March 4, advised the DR Congo leadership to look inward, stop living in denial about what really ails their country, as well as stop… Read more »
Rwanda: Regional Team Starts Investigating After Congolese Soldier Fires at RDF, Killed
A team from the Extended Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) on Saturday, March 4, visited the scene in Rubavu District where a soldier of the Congolese army (FARDC) crossed over… Read more »
March 02, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese MPs Pressure Tshisekedi to Address FDLR Presence
Seventeen provincial members of parliament in North Kivu have asked President Felix Tshisekedi to address the root causes of the FDLR presence in eastern DR Congo as part of find a… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Rwanda: DR Congo War Threats to Kigali Baseless - Kagame
DR Congo's threats of attacking Rwanda and overthrowing the Kigali leadership are baseless and outrightly empty, unfounded and not practical, President Paul Kagame has said. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Problems Cannot Just Be Wished Away - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has said that the security challenges afflicting the eastern DR Congo cannot just be wished away, but deliberate efforts must be put into resolving them,… Read more »
February 17, 2023
East Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Kagame, EAC Leaders Meet in Addis
President Paul Kagame on Friday, February 17, joined other East African Community (EAC) Heads of State in Addis Ababa to discuss the implementation of the Nairobi peace process and… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Kagame in Addis for AU Summit, Mini-Summit On DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, February 16, joined leaders from across Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Rwanda: Will We See Peace At Our Border With DR Congo in Our Lifetime?
Life as an East African citizen sometimes feels quite confusing. If you enjoy reading regional newspapers, as I do, you'll read a headline on one page that announces the launch… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: AU Chief Hopes Nairobi, Luanda Peace Processes Can Resolve DR Congo Crisis
The continent is banking on ongoing regional peace efforts - the EAC-led Nairobi peace process and the Luanda process - to resolve the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, the… Read more »
February 12, 2023
Rwanda: Does the Passivity of Monusco Fuel Fire in DR Congo's Crisis?
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or MONUSCO as commonly known, has been deployed in DR Congo since 1999. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Eight Civilians Killed in DR Congo
Reports now emerge that United Nations peacekeepers killed eight civilians during an attack on their supply convoy in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the evening… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Calls Out International Community On Political, Diplomacy Hypocrisy
What is happening in eastern DR Congo is far from being peaceful and tranquil if politicians and diplomats continue to avoid the truth, facts, and evidence, President Paul Kagame… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Rwanda: More Congolese Refugees Flee to Rwanda As Fighting Renews
The number of refugees entering Rwanda from eastern DR Congo has passed 4,300, according to new figures obtained by The New Times show. Read more »
January 31, 2023
East Africa: Kenyatta Calls Urgent Meeting As DR Congo Situation Worsens
Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya's former president and facilitator of the East African Community-led peace process for DR Congo, on Tuesday, January 31, convened an urgent meeting with the… Read more »